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How did you learn about frame bombs? A: I was taught the original in 2004. I taught myself almost all the rest, with some help from my friends. Q: What do I do if I know of a cool frame bomb that isn't in the book? A: Send it to me. Use a fairly small file attached to an email, or include it in the email. You could also show it in words. If it sounds good, I will add it to the Supplements section of this website. Please be sure that you don't mind me doing this before you send me the suggestion, or include a note saying that you mind. Also, make sure it is not already somewhere on this site. Frame bombs should possess at least two of the following criteria: particularly fun, concise, good-looking, and/or useful. Q: What has frame bombing as a hobby given you? A: Lots of calluses. Really, though, I have developed strong fingers, high dexterity, and kinetic intelligence skills. Q: What are the best frame bombs you've ever built? A: The largest was a Helm I made out of 1x4's, which were about 12 feet long. The most sticks were used in the model of Hogwarts from Harry Potter., with about 3000 sticks. The 3D guitar remains the coolest frame bomb, which you could also call the most realistic frame bomb. You can see these records in the Gallery. Q: How long will it take me to learn to frame bomb? A: It depends on the level you want to reach. You can get started with enough prowess to chuck an Original across the room right here on this site in about a minute. It took me three years to reach the level required for that 3,000 stick castle, but I was teaching myself, and you may well be more talented than I am. And there's still more to learn about frame bombs and plenty of room for improvement. So really, it's all proportional to how good you are and how good you want to become. Q: How much does this hobby cost? A: Popsicle sticks are cheap. Real cheap, and they're reusable. A box of 1000 (they're much cheaper in bulk) will run you somewhere from one to four dollars. That should last you well into your first 6 months of frame bombing, if not more. A starting database is free on this site, and the Great Book of Frame Bombs can be downloaded here for $3.75. Q: What do you do with frame bomb sculptures after they're built? A: Well, they're not that fun to me after they're done. I photograph them and take them apart before the sticks warp; that way I can start building something else! Q: Can frame bombs be built with one hand? A: Yeah. Currently, I'm good at doing one Helm in each hand, and I can stretch to make a Star. Other frame bombs are much tougher one handed, and some other limb may be necessary. Q: When a frame bomb explodes, whose job is it to pick up the sticks? A: Whoever blew it up. People often want to detonate the bombs I build. This is usually fine with me, but the detonator has to be the one to clean it up. Q: What kind of glue do you use? A: No. Q: If you had a frame bomb for a pet, what would you name it? A: Idk, my fb Jill? Q: Why are you and your hobbies so incredibly, undeniably awesome? A: Because those things are [too extraordinary and/or improbable to be believed]y and [plainly true: incontestable]y expressive of veneration. Q: How can you stand to be so humble and honest? A: I just grit my teeth and keep it real. |
